The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights basketball squad (Tyler, MN), lost 66-57 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots (Hills, MN)

With the victory, Hills-Beaver Creek advances its record to 20-7 on the year. The Patriots host Red Rock Central (Lamberton, MN) to meet the Falcons in a A Section 3 battle on Thursday, February 13. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 0-25.

The Knights now own a 13-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pipestone for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will meet a Arrows squad coming off a 69-54 non-league win over Southwest Minnesota Christian (Edgerton, MN). The Arrows record now stands at 13-10.